King James Version
Psalms 113:5
Psalms 113:5 in other versions
- New International Version (NIV)Who is like the Lord our God, the One who sits enthroned on high,
- English Standard Version (ESV)Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Who is like the Lord our God, Who dwells on high,
- New Living Translation (NLT)Who can be compared with the Lord our God, who is enthroned on high?
Context of Psalms 113:5
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised. 4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, 6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! 7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
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מִ֭י כַּיהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵ֑ינוּ הַֽמַּגְבִּיהִ֥י לָשָֽׁבֶת׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 113:5
- Psalms 89:6For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?
- Exodus 15:11Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Deuteronomy 33:26There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, who rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.
- Isaiah 40:18To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
- Isaiah 16:5And in mercy shall the throne be established: and he shall sit upon it in truth in the tabernacle of David, judging, and seeking judgment, and hasting righteousness.
- Jeremiah 10:6Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Commentaries on Psalms 113:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5Who is like unto the Lord - Those who are highly exalted are generally unapproachable; they are proud and overbearing; or so surrounded with magnificence and flatterers, that to them the poor have no access; but God, though infinitely exalted, humbleth himself to behold even heaven itself, and much more does he humble himself when he condescends to behold earth and her inhabitants; ( Psalm 113:6;). But so does he love his creatures that he rejoices over…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5Who is like unto the Lord our God? - Who can be compared with Yahweh our God? See the notes at Isaiah 40:17-25. The meaning is, that no creature - no idol - can be compared with Yahweh. The remark here has special reference to his attributes as immediately specified - his humbling himself to behold the things in heaven and in earth; his raising up the poor, etc. It is true “in general,” in regard to God, that no creature can be compared with him; it is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-9The Lord is unlike anyone else, yet he personally cares for people on earth.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4-64-6. God's exaltation enhances His condescension;Read the comment
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- 1. Psalms 113:5 dwelleth…: Heb. exalteth himself to dwell ↩
Commentaries on Psalms 113
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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